Leo Kirch
(1926-2011)

German media entrepreneur (1926-2011) – Leo Kirch was born in Würzburg (City in the region of Franconia, Northern Bavaria, Germany) on October 21st, 1926 and died in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on July 14th, 2011 at the age of 84. Today Leo Kirch would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was Leo Kirch when he died?

Leo Kirch died in 2011 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 21st, 1926 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Würzburg City in the region of Franconia, Northern Bavaria, Germany
Death Date	July 14th, 2011 (Thursday)
Death place	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Leo Kirch

Birthday

When was Leo Kirch born?

Leo Kirch was born on October 21st, 1926.

Death

When did Leo Kirch die?

Leo Kirch died on July 14th, 2011 at the age of 84 in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany). Today Leo Kirch would be 97 years old.